I don't think we need to revoke his access.
I'd prefer if the entire team just froze him out and refused to answer his questions, tbh.
I'd prefer if the entire team just froze him out and refused to answer his questions, tbh.
Proposal: A real vote to ban Jim Matheson, have his media access revoked
- Thread starter Shaquille Oatmeal
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harpoon
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- Dec 23, 2005
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Who cares if Matheson is satisfied or not? Outside of references to specific plays or incidents, sports reporter questions can be boiled down to, why did you play so bad, or why did you play so good. There are 101 stock answers to both of those questions. Unlike you, I’m not inside Matheson’s head so I’ll defer to your special understanding of what kind of answer he was looking for with his ‘why are you playing so bad’ question. Had I been in Draisaitl’s position I would have gone with a different answer.And you honestly think Matheson would have been satisfied with that?It was obvious he was fishing for the answer he wanted (goaltending, and to the rest of us, that is the #1 and correct answer), and when he didn't get it, he kept pressing and asking the same question. Don't be so naive.
Stoneman89
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Matheson cares if he is satisfied or not, that's who. And if he keeps asking the same question, the player will either get up and leave (in which case you'd probably vilify the player for not staying), or he will eventually be pushed to give a smart assed response (which is what he did). He kept asking for a SPECIFIC response, after Draisaitl gave him one of your stock answers twice. He wasn't going away. You're not Draisaitl and you're not a player, but so good for you to jump in with your hindsight about stock answers that all players should use on the spot, in interviews. Maybe you can stand behind him next time and whisper your sage advice in his ear.
ujju2
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Take that back right now
Honestly though those guys are fine. Not their job to ask questions. They do a good job with the game presentation imo which is their job.
ujju2
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Being accountable also means getting fired for a history of consistently stupid questions when asking questions is literally your job. I hate cancel culture as much as anyone but this is not that.
Bring Back Bucky
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yeah he’s an idiot who got exactly the response his ignorant line of questioning deserved. But I don’t think he needs cancelling.
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For those who dislike this thread and throw around terms like 'cancel culture', I wouldn't overthink it. I thought it was funny that the movement even existed. Somebody said it was 'cringe' and they were absolutely right.
The reason I shared it is because it's a different avenue to voice your displeasure if you choose to do so. Nothing will come of it, it's not a big deal.
Edit: keep it light, fellas and dudess. It's a tongue-in-cheek thread.
The reason I shared it is because it's a different avenue to voice your displeasure if you choose to do so. Nothing will come of it, it's not a big deal.
Edit: keep it light, fellas and dudess. It's a tongue-in-cheek thread.
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Chet Manley
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"A real vote to"... you have my attention
"There is a change.org link"... oh
"There is a change.org link"... oh
Niten Ichi Ryu
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geez, I was expecting a simple sign 5 fields and maybe an email confirmation link to secure vote. I have to pay $12 or share 10 advertisements on social media? For rizee? Is there any way to just simply sign, for free?
tbh not many are going to notice this petition, but I see the purpose, and the passion. Matheson should've retired a long time ago, maybe this incident with Leon will give him reason to consider it
tbh not many are going to notice this petition, but I see the purpose, and the passion. Matheson should've retired a long time ago, maybe this incident with Leon will give him reason to consider it
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